Baxley Police Chief James Godfrey reports that on June 20, at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers of the Baxley Police Department met with a resident at a Beach Road address in reference to a burglary. On arrival the resident told officers that this residence was his rental property and that an unknown person entered the house and removed two window air conditioning units. Reported missing was a 5,000 BTU unit and an 18,000 BTU unit.

While securing the home, four-wheeler tracks were discovered and led off through a wooded area. After a short investigation, the 18000 BTU unit was recovered, which led to the identity of the burglar. A lookout was posted to all units and a warrant was secured for his arrest.

In a short period of time the offender was spotted on a four-wheeler and a chase ensued. The chase led the officers through several neighborhoods and wooded areas, until they lost sight of the offender. A lookout was posted and the offender, a Richard Calvin Roberson, 22, of Baxley, has been entered on the GCIC computer system as wanted on one count of burglary. If you should know his whereabouts, please contact the Baxley Police Department or the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

The following are more highlights of incidents handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department over the past several days.

On June 13 at approximately 6:18 p.m., answered a call to the Dollar General store in reference to a theft. On arrival officers met with a clerk who told them that a male subject had taken some items and left without paying for them. A lookout was posted to other units and after a brief search of the area the subject was taken into custody. Arrested in connection with this incident was Randolph Simmons, 30, of Baxley, on charges of one count theft by shoplifting.

June 13 at approx. 6:58, met with a complainant at a Golden Isle East address in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers that while he was gone an unknown person(s) had removed his bicycle. The bike is described as a Next brand and is white and silver in color.

June 14 at approx. 10:32 a.m., met with a complainant at the Key West Inn in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers that sometime during the night person(s) unknown had entered her 2000 Chevy Blazer that was in the parking lot and removed a Pioneer brand stereo system.

June 15 at approx. 9:26 a.m., met with a resident at a Golden Isle East address in reference to some vandalism and theft. On arrival the resident told officers that while she was gone, person(s) unknown had broken the lock off of her back door, entered her home, damaged the power breaker box, took the breakers out of the box and stole her son’s bicycle. The bike is described as an 18-inch Next-Surge type, orange, silver and white in color, and has training wheels on it.

June 15 at approx. 5:00 p.m., met with a resident at an Idell Street address in reference to a theft. On arrival the resident told officers that while she was gone person(s) unknown, entered her yard and removed a four-wheeler. The four-wheeler is described as a Yamaha Grizzly and is red in color.

June 16 at approx. 4:20 p.m., answered a call to Warrick Apartments in reference to a fight. On arrival officers discovered that a domestic argument over child custody had taken place and as a result, the male subject had physically assaulted the victim. Arrested in connection with this incident was Elijah Wilkerson, 21, of Baxley, on charges of one count simple battery under the family violence act.

June 18 at approx. 11:11 a.m., met with a resident at a Hokie Floyd Road address in reference to a burglary. On arrival the resident told officers that while she was gone to the store a black male subject entered her home through a bathroom window, where he was confronted by her daughter, at which time he turned and left back out of the window. A lookout was posted to other units and a search of the area was conducted for a black male wearing a white shirt. No one was located in the area fitting the description of the subject.

June 19 at approx. 12:15, answered a call to Fred’s in reference to a theft. On ar-rival officers met with the clerk whom had a subject detained for taking some items without paying for them. Arrested in connection with this incident was James Patrick McTier, Jr., 18, of Baxley, on charges of one count theft by shoplifting.

June 19 at approx. 10:24 a.m., responded to a burglar alarm at an Anthony Street address. On arrival officers secured the home and noticed damage to a side window screen. The resident arrived, and officers went in and cleared the home. The resident told officers he would check to see if anything was missing and report back, but at report time nothing seemed amiss.

June 19 at approx. 5:58 p.m., answered a call to Citi Trends in reference to a theft. On arrival officers met with a clerk whom had a subject detained for taking some items without paying for them. Charges in this incident was against a fourteen-year-old juvenile who was charged with one count of theft by shoplifting and released to her mother pending further judicial proceedings in the juvenile court system.

June 20 met with the owner of the resident on Anthony Street in reference to several items that were found to be missing from the previous day. Reported missing was a yellow gold UGA female class ring, a 1973 black onyx with UGA on it and the initials JAS, a yellow gold ruby ring, with four facets, a yellow gold topaz ring, a St. Christopher medal with a heavy gold chain, a diamond and ruby crisscross ring, an emerald ring, a ruby and diamond ring in band, a child’s gold heart pink ice ring, white gold class ring with an aquamarine stone, a Heritage High School (HHS) 2000, a Bible with cross under the stone, yellow gold rope chain with gold beads (F.L.O.Y.D.), a baby bracelet, yellow gold garnet ring, a small cross charm, a friend charm, maple lead charm, a Ruger Bearcat 22-caliber pistol, a S&W Mod 3G 38-caliber pistol, a Taurus P-22 22-caliber pistol and a Sentry safe box, containing misc. papers and photos, along with a small amount of cash.
June 20 at approx. 8:04 a.m., met with a complainant at the Key West Inn in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers he had parked in the parking area and sometime during the night, person(s) unknown had removed two boxes of chemicals from his work truck, with each box containing 2-1/2-gallons of arsenal power line herbicide.

June 20 at approx. 11:45 a.m., met with a resident at an Anthony Street address in reference to a burglary. On arrival the resident told officers that while checking his home due to other thefts in the area, he discovered a diamond ring missing. The ring is described as having four diamonds in a row, with a very heavy shank.

June 21 at approx. 8:31 p.m., answered a call to a Heath Street address in reference to a deceased person. On arrival officers met with family members of the deceased, whom stated that the resident, Jerome Revels, 59, had passed on due to a lengthy illness.

June 22 at approx. 4:33 a.m., responded to a burglar alarm at Fastrac. On arrival officers noticed the front glass door had been broken out, by person(s) unknown throwing a concrete block through it. Officers cleared and secured the business, finding no one inside or nowhere around the business. The business was turned over to the manager when he arrived. Reported missing were several cartons of Newport cigarettes and one box of sweet cigars along with the cash register, which contained an undetermined amount of currency and change.

June 24 at approx. 1:32 p.m., met with the resident at a North Holton Street address in reference to a burglary. On arrival the resident told officers that while she was gone person(s) unknown broke into her home by damaging the front door and frame. Nothing was reported missing at report time.

June 24 at approx. 5:00 p.m., met with a complainant at Advanced Auto Parts in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers that while she was at work, person(s) unknown went inside her vehicle and removed her wallet. The wallet is described as being pink with rhinestones and contained several items of personal papers, cards, etc.

June 25 at approx. 10:58 a.m., answered a call to a Lakeview Drive address in reference to a welfare check on a resident. On arrival officers met with the complainant who told them that they had not seen the resident in a few days and had went to the resident to check on him, but were unable to get anyone to the door. After a brief investigation and the officers having to pry the door open, discovered that the resident was deceased inside the residents. The coroner was called to the scene where it was determined that the resident a John Charles Bracewell, III, 56, of Baxley, had passed on due to medical issues.

June 27 at approx. 9:25 a.m., met with a complainant at the FNB Bank in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers that person(s) unknown had stolen his bicycle. The bike is described as a man’s bike, and is a Panama Jack style bike.

Chief Godfrey would like to ask that if anyone has any information in regards to these or any other crimes to please contact the Baxley Police Department, the Appling County Sheriff’s Office or the GA Bureau of Investigation.

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